Senior Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Rendel Limited Full time

Rendel, part of the Ingérop Group, is an international, multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy, headquartered in London with offices in Birmingham, Bristol and Sydney, Australia. We provide client-focused engineering and technical solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, energy and industry sectors. Rendel’s origins date back to 1838, making us one of the oldest civil engineering consultants in the UK.

Our experience includes bridges, ground engineering, highways, ports, industry, energy, rail systems and tunnels. Our team is currently working on the design of major infrastructure schemes including High Speed Rail, Nuclear Power, Highways and Ports.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our highly qualified team in our Birmingham office, located in the vibrant city centre.


You will be expected to:

  • Lead and undertake assignments in the UK and overseas, supporting the delivery of high quality outputs
  • “Hands on” geotechnical design engineer capable to work fully independently and as part of a team
  • Act as assignment manager, producing and overseeing technical delivery, commercial aspects, financial controls (forecasting & budgeting), planning, resourcing and troubleshooting
  • Assist and support a high level of technical capability within the skill area as may be required to deliver the service offerings targeted
  • Assist with the organisation and management of the technical staff, acting as a line manager as required, mentoring fellow engineers, supporting staff recruitment, training, CPD and implementation of ‘Best Practice’ and procedures
  • Support Graduates through the processes and requirements for completion of their Chartership
  • Assist in providing appropriate resources for the successful delivery of assignments in the UK and overseas, maximising fee income
  • Assist Market Sector Leader to source and develop business opportunities, producing tenders, and building client relationships in the UK and overseas
  • Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
  • Maintain strong relationships with other disciplines within the firm and promote cross functional working
  • Embrace organisational change and influence others to modify behaviour and attitudes as required


To be successful, you will have the following qualifications and be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in some of the following areas:

  • Chartered (or near Chartered) in a relevant discipline (ideally ICE)
  • Civil engineering degree with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnically or engineering geology related subject from an accredited college or university
  • Demonstrable international and site experience, predominantly in large scale (c.£100m+) infrastructure projects, for a range of Clients in various construction market sectors
  • Capable “hands on” geotechnical designer. Detailed design experience including deep and shallow foundations (vertical and lateral capacity, settlement), deep excavations, basements, retaining structures, earthworks, soil and rock slope engineering, ground improvement, seismicity and liquefaction and instrumentation and monitoring
  • Strong knowledge of geotechnical and engineering geological processes and design, with a particular emphasis on data interpretation, design & analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
  • Ground investigation experience including design, preparation of tender documents, supervision, interpretation
  • Geomorphologic, coastal and maritime experience would be beneficial
  • Extensive knowledge of Eurocodes and other relevant national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies and procedures
  • Experience at Assignment Manager and Designer level with a proven record of managing and delivering assignments to programme and budget
  • Understanding of the standard basic engineering work planning, scheduling and cost estimating
  • Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with key clients
  • People management experience e.g. general employee welfare, carrying out appraisals, training and development, involvement in resourcing and recruitment activities


What we offer in return:

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including pension scheme, profit share scheme, private medical insurance, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, group life insurance, group income protection, employee assistance programme
  • Work with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects in the UK and internationally
  • We value work-life balance and we offer Hybrid working arrangements
  • Continuing professional development - we strive to offer opportunities for training and growth, which is at the heart of our culture
  • An environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone
  • Sports & Social Club which promotes good fellowship and healthy recreation amongst the Members and organises social events, games, sports, entertainment and other pastimes
  • French lessons at beginner, intermediate and advanced level


At Rendel, we believe in creating a work environment of mutual trust, respect, diversity and inclusion.

If you would like the opportunity to work on exciting and technically challenging projects around the world in a supportive and friendly work environment, please Apply Now.



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